Eb2 niw reddit Users share their experiences and opinions on the possible wait time for NIW visa applications based on data from USCIS. Members Online • idiot_19. However, after reading some threads in the group, I would like to ask for opinions from someone who might be in the same situation as me. I hope it helps! EB2 NIW Experience . U. Sharing my timeline for EB-2 NIW. I applied for the EB2-NIW myself. March 27, 2023: I-140 Approved September 29 Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. I sent my information to Chen (wegreened) for their free evaluation and they gave me "Approval or Refund". Members Online • [deleted Would you refer the raju law for EB2 NIW. My NIW got approved April 2022 and I'm still waiting for 485 approval. Priority Date to I-140 Approval Date was 20 days. ADMIN MOD Will EB2 NIW move month-by-month in FY-24? I-485 (General) My PD is May 2023 so I wonder what chances I have to file the upcoming year. ADMIN MOD EB2 NIW Profile and Attorney Review ML/NLP . This was a STEM-based application in the software field, bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, limited publications, co-authored one book, did do original research. Open comment sort options. EB-based petitions are never an easy track to deal with. No, this is an acceptable way to get EB2, also in the USICS website this is specifically mentioned. I have changed jobs since. Share Sort by: Best. in Materials Science 4 first-authored papers (~160 citations) 14 co-authored papers (~700 citations) 2 patents 3 years of industrial experience in the biosensor field Non-concurrent EB applications have the I-485 sent directly to NBC (MSC) which forwards to the field offices for final adjudication. Columbo and Hurds agreed to work on my case but Ellis Portner and Chen Immigration did not. See how they write their petitions, choose their endeavors, and deal with I’m in the middle of my EB-2 NIW process and I’m curious to see the timelines of others in that same category, especially if you were recently approved (and particularly interested in hearing Traveling with i140 during Trump Travel ban 2017 I-140 (self. But I am doing my process consular and waiting for next steps. Let me know if anyone has tried it before. I actually had my EB2-NIW petition approved this month, just waiting on the I-485 now. However, as I understand, even though I can get the I-140 approved quickly (say 15-30 days), I cannot apply for I-485 (the actual green card) Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. A place to discuss US visa EB2-NIW Members Online Should you switch employers if you’re in your third year of H-1B and your current company has decided to pause its PERM program? Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. One letter was from the vice president of a famous university. There's many free online eb2 niw profile evaluations where you get 30mins free consultation with attorneys who routinely do eb2 niw or O1. Can anyone tell me what are the requirements for EB2 NIW? Do I need to fiel for that myself or I need an immigration lawyer I had my I-140 NIW-EB2 (ROW) accepted in January 2023. Initiated the consular process submitting the documents for Visa, becoming DQ on November 2023. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. ADMIN MOD Advise for EB2/NIW . 4 years of IT experience. If your EB2-NIW I-140 has been approved/RFE’d in the last 6 months, can you please share how long it took and your processing center? For instance: 3 months (Regular, Texas) or 15 days (Premium, Nebraska). They will review your case at not cost. One of my friend’s company has filed Eb2- NIW for her and she works for a non- profit hospital so had non- cap H1B. Assuming you qualify you go through the process of applying and eventually once your Priority Date is current you interview and are then issued an Immigrant Visa which allows you to go to the US and work. Second lawyer quoted me a few thousand. My Attorney advised me not to submit I-485 concurrently and to submit after approval so it goes to NBC that is faster in processing as per his advice. I have about 5 years of experience in the tech industry, a masters degree and another one in progress, a few certifications and A place to discuss US and Worldwide immigration news, politics, visas, green cards, raids, deportations, etc. Case: MSC24905XXXX processed at National Benefits Center, Approved with no Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. com, Robert Webber etc. I've seen posts on currently contacting different lawyers -- some of the bigger names in the EB2-NIW space (wegreened. If anyone recently used their service and got EB2-NEW , please post their feedback You can look up the Matter of Dhanasar. Currently in the EB2-NIW process. You may qualify for a regular EB2 or EB3 green card but you'd need your employer to sponsor you and you'll go through PERM. /r/immigration is protesting Reddit's API changes. Should I go ahead with them? Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. I-140 (Standalone) Hello, I’m looking to get an i140 approved for EB2-NIW and my case is pretty slam dunk (>30 publications, >1200 citations). Hi folks, I’m thinking trying the NIW route to avoid the perm process. RFEsubmitted November 2022. This fact gives you an impression that EB2-NIW or even EB1A is easy to get. Reply reply Additionally, any advice found here IS NOT legal advice. Ellis Porter has provided three options moving forward: obtain a refund, appeal the decision, or refile the No you are incorrect. So yes, those definitely impact the visa bulletin, even if those I-140s end up getting denied. I-140 (Standalone) I'd like to get some advise about EB2 NIW. 2 attorneys also told me to go down this route, but was asking if anyone had done this recently. They said if it is denied, they will refund me their fee, or help me refile the case free of charge. One of the burdensome process of the EB2 based green card process is to obtain the labor certificate. I have recently contacted Ellis Porter and they offered me a %100 refunds for EB2 - NIW process. “An EB2-NIW is an immigrant visa that grants a foreign national lawful permanent residency without the requirement of an employment offer. from the US) on H1b currently working as a postdoctoral fellow (cancer research) in Houston. New I recently received a denial for my NIW. Timeline Request Hello, before I apply to the EB2-NIW, I want to check how long does this process usually takes from the moment I apply to went i can start working freely in the US ( can it be done Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. And EB1A is the toughest. His EB2-NIW I-140 is pending from October 7, 2021. can anyone here suggest me a reasonable and good attorney who has good success rate to hire? or anyone who has received their green card through NIW please share ur experience. Let's say some 2024 wishes. But I have not read a very good review about them. Hello, I received a letter of denial for my I-140 EB2 NIW. I just got from Mexico with advance parole and I would like to know if there was a possibility to change status from been a DACA recipient to apply to a green card through EB2 NIW. EB2 is really tough. Dear community, I applied for I-140 in the category of EB2-NIW using an expedited package from Ellis Porter. My question is how do i prove my endeavor would impact the field more broadly aside my current employer? thanks I realized there are a lot of questions around EB2 NIW premium processing option. The lack of notice from Reddit, exorbitant pricing and terrible official apps are unacceptable I filed EB2 NIW last year from abroad and got I140 with PD as May 2023. I applied for EB2-NIW while on H1B and many of my colleagues too. NVC/DOS Support Hello guys! I have y I-140 approved for EB2-NIW with PD in June 2023. Uscis system down Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Congrats! I filed Eb2-NIW and 485 in Feb 2020 and I'm one of those cases that took extremely long to approve. EB2-NIW filed in April 2020, I-140 approved May 2021, fingerprints June 2021, EAD received in July 2021. This will only get worse. I140 EB2 NIW REGULAR PROCESSING NEBRASKA no, people generally believe that EB2 ROW will never become current again with the backlog and the increasing number of EB2 NIW applications from all over the world. r/USCIS. Members Online • Quick_Discipline_752. Yes, i did received RFE recently this year and me and my lawyer responded in a timely manner. I'm software engineer with 14 years of experience, MBA and post-graduate. 2022-10: my I-140 (EB2-NIW) was approved But I need to go to CP to get my green card. , and go back to the U. EB2 NIW Texas Processing time Timeline Request Asking for a friend: Indian citizen (Ph. You would see a positive change in bulletin. EB2_NIW) submitted 27 days ago by avipartho I know people travel with pending/approved i140 all the time without A forum discussion about EB2-NIW visa application, with questions and answers from users and experts. Members Online • Conscious-Ease-6729 . My question is how do i prove my endeavor would impact the field more broadly aside my current employer? thanks My EB2-NIW I-140 has a June 2023 priority date. My employer is filing for my EB2 employment based green card. this reddit space is for you. I was not issued an RFE either. I-140 EB2-NIW Timeline Request Anyone that applied in March 2022 and still waiting for approval? My I-140 has reached now 300 days since received and no movement. I-140 (Standalone) I am preparing my case for eb2 NIW and making a list of people who I will ask recommendations from. My previous experience was out of US in a multinational company. I didn't even bother to reply to them. I don’t have publications or citation. That’s the difference between an EB-2 application and an EB-2 NIW Application. EB2 NIW . 9 months processing time! Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. A place to discuss US visa EB2-NIW Members Online If someone having experience in medical field, a bachelor’s degree from the US in sonography and participated in health research, with a strong endeavor related to heart diseases. Submission/PD: 4/28/2022 Biometrics: 6/17/2022 EAD Approved: 8/5/2022 I-140 Approved: 10/18/2022 I-485 RFIE (for medicals): 12/16/2022 Hi u/Blasphemer666. Once you do 2) and 3), I feel comfortable letting you know my biased opinion that EB2 NIW may be the only employer independent option for you but isn't very viable. Hi all, I have been trying to get a recommendation letter from an independent expert in my field for my EB 2- NIW application and have decided to use an external service that can help me with the same. I got RFE (prong 1 and 3) from one of the most challenging and notorious of Nebraska Visa Center (officer 0214) for my EB-2 NIW. Self Post Hi all! Just like what the title said, I am looking for a reliable lawyer for my EB2 NIW application. Members Online • drky1. Members Online • Job change after I-140 approval under EB2- NIW upvote I submitted NIW in May 2022 and got approved in Sep 2022. Members Online • Ambitious-Age-2719. Timeline: Employment EB2 NIW (PD: 07/05/2022) based I485 AOS filed within USA filed for myself and Spouse. I had my I-140 approved in Oct 2020 but still waiting on I-485. Topics include I-130 petition, lawyer fees, chances of approval, and NIW requires a showing of evidence somewhere between EB-2 EA and EB-1 EA [Extraordinary Ability] but it is qualitatively different in nature. NIW RFE All prongs . Eb2 NIW I-140 & I-485 (AOS) All December 2022 EB2-NIW fliers gather here. I'm a data scientist seeking to apply for NIW-EB2. Go to USCIS r/USCIS • by CaptRIO_ EB2 NIW lawyers/offices recommendations (no Masters Third, their fees for a NIW are $18,000. Did it myself and got approved in 10 days. Would suggest applying for EB2 as early as possible in your career especially for people from India and China, so that you can apply for EB1 soon after EB2-NIW gets approved. You should try to find the RFE/NOID cases on reddit and lawfully to see how the IO challenges people. Members Online • If your EB2 NIW is approved your chances of having a green card is as good as it can be. The lack of notice from Reddit, exorbitant pricing and terrible official apps are unacceptable. I noticed that in January 2024 visa bulletin that date for filing in my category is 02/15/2023, meaning I can send my documents to the visa center. When can I expect to file I-485 and/or get an EAD card and AP document? I don’t care about AP but EAD There is a post here on Reddit that has a lot of the EB2 analysis based on the data USCIS released. If you are applying for EB2 NIW, you can check out Wegreened’s website for their recent approval cases. If an adjudicator feels that your endeavor is something that only your employer can benefit from it, it will surely issue you a RFE or NOID. I am currently using them for my EB2 NIW. How fast it’ll be primarily depends on your country of birth Reply reply Fantastic_Article_39 I recently submitted my EB2-NIW petition independently. However, I still include 3 letters of dependent reference. If you need help finding legal services, visit this link for more information. Responded to RFE Feb 14. From what I've seen so far, 485 tends to get approved following NIW. Part of the retrogression is that premium processing became available for NIW, so suddenly thousands of thousands of NIW petitions that would usually take anywhere from 6 to 12 months processing were eligible to file I-485 right away. Timeline Request what is the shortest time or the minimum time USCIS takes to decide about eb2 niw i140 without premium processing? Application was sent to Nebraska service center. Planning on paying for a paid consultation soon just to see if I I contacted many lawyers to get their pricing for conducting an EB2-NIW petition. green cards, raids, deportations, etc. It is a big investment and whether it's worth it does depend on your individual circumstances. ADMIN MOD EB2 NIW employer sponsored vs self-petitioned . I applied concurrently nov 2021, got EAD feb 2022 and now radiosilence for the i140 and 485. The reason given was that my proposed endeavor was not of national importance. Their website says decisions about 80% cases is made in about 10 months. meet the criteria with Advanced Degree and can show the work I don has National Benefits. Hey y'all question for everyone eb-2 NIW. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I self-petitioned for EB2 NIW completely DIY using free online resources. It's surprising how this became so bad. A place to discuss Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. with L visa. I submitted my EB2 NIW on March 30 2021, gave biometrics on July 14 2021, submitted expedite request on August 20 2021. Members Online • jonhafall . ADMIN MOD EB2 NIW ROW i485 Approved Today, 05/28/24. I'm also in US 6 years (J1 visa), applied in Feb 2020 and have a PhD 10 years already and TBH am over-qualified for EB2 NIW and thought it would be a fast process. H1B Lottery Picked and Laid Off NIW is a subcategory of EB2 that requires a petitioner to have an endeavor that is of national importance and of substantial merit. Members Online • aab4th. These criteria are the same than for the most general EB2 category (because the NIW falls into the same category), and it says: "You may be eligible for an employment-based, second preference visa if you are a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or its equivalent, OR a person who has exceptional ability. Share Sort by: Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Members Online • AccomplishedChair478 . Hi everyone, I wanted to thank everyone for all the support. I found it very useful and made a list of some of their recent approval cases. Additionally, any advice found here IS NOT legal advice. Hi, I'm a master's degree STEM holder applying for the EB2 NIW green card. No updates whatsoever for I-140/765/131/765. If it is, u/Greencardlink_: More than 3000 successfull I-140 cases petitions under the categories of EB-1, EB-2 NIW, EB-5 and E-2 Visa. Hope my attorney submits the 485 package soon. Lastly, can I bring my single mother with me based on H1 Users share their experiences and advice on applying for EB2-NIW, a visa category for national interest waivers. They have guaranteed 100% money back as I have 100 citations. EB2-NIW - Consular Process - L Visa - AOS upvote r/USCIS. No advice found here should be construed as legal advice. $7500 is a pretty normal price but you should be able to find a cheaper price as well. To skip this burdensome process, I am planning to petition myself for EB2 NIW green card process. Secondly, people are mentioning about 27000 applications of EB2 up to July 2023 in ROW category. I-140 (Standalone) My I-140 application under EB2 NIW (currently in H1B visa) was recently approved, but it was filed by my employer (they are named A place to discuss US and Worldwide immigration news, politics, visas, green cards, raids, deportations, etc. I am in the middle of a situation choosing a law firm for the NIW-EB2 application. A. Members Online • wadzzzzzz. ADMIN MOD I485 processing time EB2-NIW . This subreddit is not affiliated . Took me about 2. Your kind feedback will be highly appreciated. K. I checked USCIS website today and under case history, it says my case was denied Feb 18. More information at: Sorry to hear about that OP. 00. that you're getting a B1/B2 visa just for tourism, not to stay permanently). I-140 & I-485 (AOS) I submitted a EB2 NIW on August 15 (premium processing) and got the RFE in the mail just now. My EB2-NIW petition was approved with zero recommendation letters and zero publications. New comments cannot be posted. We did our interview date on 28th of May in Frankfurt (verbal approval, passports taken by officer but issued 221g pending medical exam). If you're filing NIW, then Q5 should be "No" because you are not non-profit, while Q6 should be yes because your are less than 25 people (technicality - you are 1 person as per USCIS, I guess). Filing an NIW application is clear evidence of your immigrant intent. ADMIN MOD EB2 NIW Lawyer Recommendations? I-140 (Standalone) My partner is considering applying for EB2 NIW to get I140 sooner so would love a recommendation on the lawyer/service that doesn’t charge a crazy amount. Our medical exam was on 5th June. Find out the latest news, statistics, and success stories of EB2 NIW applicants on this blog. Working as Senior cloud Engineer. 2022-01 to 2022-03: my I-485 was updated 3 times. I'm looking to change employers (same job description, different location/employer). Have got approval or refund with no letters of rec offer from both Wegreened (Victoria Chen) and Ellis Porter (John Goslow). Trust me, you do not want to wait, and you have no idea the tsunami of EB2-NIW applications coming from the rest of world. Members Online • broodkiller. EAD approved. ADMIN MOD EB2-NIW ROW Timeline from I-140 to I-485 Approval . EB2 NIW Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Would appreciate any recs. After all the volatility in 2023, my PD (16 AUG 2022) becomes current in January 2024. NIW EB2 Reply reply Some-Elevator3065 • Wow Additionally, any advice found here IS NOT legal advice. I am an entrepreneur without any published papers etc. ADMIN MOD EB2-NIW Consular processing . This is a package where EP said my case is strong enough to not even need a letter of recommendation. but they are not YOUR lawyer. I’ve been considering applying for the EB2 NIW. After NIW approval, I submitted I-485 with NIW approval notice and medicals in Oct 2022. My PhD advisor contacted his friends to get all the reference letters NIW needs. TN NIW EB2 to Greencard Possible? comments. More information at: https: Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Instead asked to reach out to VISA2US with their referral. Timeline Request Anyone with I485 PD August 2020 or earlier waiting to be approved for EB-2 NIW category. I have 1 thesis paper written in 2016 while in undergrad outside of the green cards, raids, deportations, etc. Now they are offering me the option to abandon my PERM process and file EB2-NIW. Members Online • poksss_521. I paid $5000 plus USCIS fees of about $2000. Members Online • juju22apple. Also, if your case is pretty straight forward they will offer you an approval or refund of the I-140 part. PP 3/29 and still waiting. The reason is to see how many of us are still in CRP even though the PD has been current since beginning of February. Mexico, not Philipines). My I-140 is already approved and I have received EAD/AP earlier this year. ADMIN MOD Is EB2 NIW easy? I-140 (Standalone) I recently learned about the EB2 NIW as a way to get a greencard without an employer. Once this 2022 years applications are finished. It has now been a week, and despite opting for premium processing, I have not received any email or text notifications, Will I be able to port my priority date from employment EB2 to NIW at that time while filing I485 regardless of earlier NIW 140 approval date raids, deportations, etc. In general the process was smooth, no complications. Thanks! Archived post. USCIS was swamped with so many I-140 applications in late 2022 due to a confluence of so many factors: (1) Layoffs in late 2022 where a number of PERM-based shifted to NIW-based EB2 petitions, (2) Fake consulting firms that popped up Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. If you need help finding legal services Kaceyx00 • Additional comment actions. Members Online. ADMIN MOD EB2 NIW recommendation letter . As an electronics engineer with a Bachelor's degree and over a decade of experience in the field I applied for EB2-NIW. A couple days ago my i-140 case was denied after a year waiting. I’ve seen 10 votes, 27 comments. I spoke with the attorney more than twice now - virtually, and the team has been very responsive to my emails/inquiries. A place to discuss US and Worldwide immigration news, politics, visas, green cards, raids, deportations, etc. Members Online • dand1995. Hello All, I would like to gather here some fellow I-485 (EB2 NIW) applicants together, whose PD became current in February of 2024. The prices are CRAZY going as high as $20,000 and this does not include answering possible RFEs (the price for those range from $100 to $2,000 depending on the "difficulty"). I am honestly very worried my lawyer did a terrible job because they are questioning all three prongs and the letter was long - about 10 pages. with a PD of July 2023, you will be lucky to be able to submit the I-485 in October of 2024 and then you may have to wait until early 2025 for the FAD to reach your July 2023 PD. Can I apply for EB2 NIW program, and can my US job help me in approval process. Btw conference posters are quite useless, at least it was in my niw, i have published a lot and the lawyers focussed my petition over my first author papers and where they were used and cited. Has anyone try to get the green card through employment with EB2 NIW National Interest. The lawyers who want to take my case are given below: Green Card link: As per my understanding, i think, 2021 and 2022 visa are hardly consumed at all. I-140 (Standalone) I've been sitting DQed since 25 April 2023 at NVC on an EB2 NIW. EB2 NIW obviously you need to be talking to your Lawyer. New EB2-NIW with recent I-140 approval 28SEP2021 (submitted 05NOV2020). I-140 (Employment/Consular processing) I badly need your suggestion for choosing a law firm for my EB-2 NIW application. , once NIW-EB2 is approved. e. I do not have any scientific publications and I am thinking of applying for EB2 NIW in 2024. Some immigration lawyers (fragomen and Ryan Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC) mentioned that my case is weak and I may not be ale to get EB2 NIW. I qualify for E21 Advanced degree and Exceptional Ability. I-140 (Standalone) Hi everyone, i am planning to apply for EB2 NIW. I-140 (Standalone) I submitted my RFE response almost 6 months and 15 days ago. The sudden change in 2024 January bulletin in EB2 row is a Picasso of it. I am working with a law firm (Chen) and they said I shouldn't have an issue with EB2-NIW and applying for I-140. get reddit premium. I did the same. Hey everyone, I'm seeking some guidance and advice regarding my eligibility for the employment-based second preference category (EB2) visa. ADMIN MOD EB2-NIW Processing Times . I don't see people stressing as much as they do for NIW. No, it is not. Hi everyone,I hope you are doing well! I know it's best to simply send my profile to an attorney for evaluation. We are currently waiting for the medical results to be processed by the embassy, hoping it gets The same here. First lawyer told me I wasn’t going to get it cos I didn’t have a lengthy profile and citations and what not. He told me with professional plan + letter of expert i would be just fine. Top. If anyone needs assistance I would gladly offer some insight. Regarding Supplement J, I attached my new employment letter, a cover letter, and i485 instructions highlighting that EB2 NIW doesn’t require supplement J. I have 2 peer Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. More information Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Some lawyers have said you can move within 6 months - 1 years of FILING for the I-485, others have said about 6 months after receiving the physical GC. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. I work in hardware industry and AI specific work. All the reviews so far on Google have been positive and if I may say so myself, the interactions I've had with them via email have been super positive. ) won't take your case without PhD/publications etc. Members Online • royrbg. EB2 NIW Premium Process. Would my out of NIW might be a waste of time btw, have you seen the backlog, unless you arent in a rush for applying for residency training in the next two years or so. Master in computer science. 2024. For most non-immigrant visas, you need to prove that you're not an intending immigrant (i. EB2, NIW, I-140 . Is my petition still valid? I'm a data scientist seeking to apply for NIW-EB2. An approved EB2-NIW seems to be a Positive prognostic factor to a future EB1 application. Glad to see that you didn't have to wait a year after your I-140 got approved, hopefully things will pick at my FO Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. When should I expect my interview date? Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. See the link to a thread where people crunch the numbers and I actually wrote my EB2-NIW petition myself. I got my EB2 NIW in STEM as well. Thanks! Eb2 NIW is a great strategy to getting freedom from visa restrictions. Share Add a My NIW EB2 petition was submitted on November 13, 2023, without Premium Processing. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks! Archived post. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I work in the Tech industry, no publications but masters degree and good career progression with Director-level roles and good recommendations. Hope this helps! I already have an approved ROW EB2 NIW with JAN24 PD, but now the backlog seems pretty bad. I-140 (Employment/Consular processing) Here is my Spouse's Profile: Master's in Computer Science Engineering, December 2021 Working for an EB2 NIW Nebraska, pending since March 17, 2021, biometrics June 2021. I am quite excited but on the other hand I am afraid that it is a scam because if the case does not go through there is no refund. Priority date is current so we are going to submit these applications while I-140 is pending. I am on H1B and assistant professor gastroenterologist You are lucky! I applied for my I140/485/EAD also with NIW in 3/2021, and I did not receive EAD/AP or I-140 approval ! Ellis Porter has agreed to take my case for EB2 NIW with a full refund option. My current profile: (1) PhD in Electrical Engineering from a top US university (2) 8 journal, 10 conference papers - 70 total citations Hi everyone, I am just starting to look for attorneys and law firms for my green card. I hope your EB2 preparation goes smoothly. I ran the EB2-NIW through Consulate. I would greatly appreciate it if you could share advice or experience about this! My situation is a little bit different from other applicants: I am planning to apply for NIW-EB2 in the U. The package was delivered to the Tempe, AZ lockbox on April 1st, 2024. So, I am thinking of working on my profile to possibly apply for EB1A in about 2 years. still waiting. I traveled in May 2024 to the U. Best. I'm from Brazil and applied the process from Ireland. Even a lot of physicians themselves will not qualify for the general EB2 NIW, although there is a special EB2 Physician NIW for doctors. Locked post. You CANNOT base a NIW Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. Could you please let me know if this order is correct and if anything is missing? Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Oh wow ! I am an eb2 physician too NIW. About to file 485 and 693 together. ) The client kept on following up the attorney after getting a hunch that the law firm is stalling the entire thing and simply wants the client to get tired of waiting and say bye-bye to the attorney's fees he paid. Yes, they charged $15k but so far my experience was pleasant and informative. In the calls I had, they basically said what is in the USCIS site, nothing new. They have mentioned that they will apply without any recommendation letters, and they say they are confident that my case will be approved. I got my green card through EB2 NIW. 5 months to put together application including getting recommendation letters (putting in on average about 1-2 hours a day of work on it). More information at: In EB-2, there's a National Interest Waiver (NIW) eligibility class where you can self-sponsor (but it's harder to get obviously). Reply reply Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Famous EB2-NIW lawyers like Chen and Ellis Porter charge in the order of $5k but they only take strong cases on that do not require a lot of green cards, raids, deportations, etc. I know the visa bulletin is still not enabling my PD to be current, but want to anticipate what would be the best/smoothest move. An employer has no right to withdraw said petition provided the basis of the petition was not specific to that employer because they aren’t the sponsoring party and the NIW does not require an employer. EB2 NIW I am applying for NIW through Ellis Porter. I have paid the first installment, but think if whether to continue with them or not. The lack of notice from Reddit, exorbitant pricing and terrible official apps are unacceptable Attorney's fees for NIW are not cheap 'cause they range to as high as $5K to $6K. EB2 NIW is a gone case for ROW. The first phone call with one of the attorneys went really well and all my questions are answered. I got a letter back requesting more evidence. The secret is already out, everybody and their mom is applying for EB2-NIW now. immigration join leave 125,630 readers. would it be wise to apply for EB2 NIW? Has anybody got approval without publications in past? TIA!! Archived post. Citizenship and Immigration Services or the Federal Government of the United States. 3 pubs and 20 citations are enough for EB2. Please specify the dates of your case in the reply and update it if CRP changes to some other A place to discuss US visa EB2-NIW Members Online Ellis Porter or waypoint immigration which one is better both are taking my case for reapply after I got a denial from an other law firm any suggestions will be helpful Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. All said to transfer my case to the office with jurisdiction. S. However, my personal experience with them in terms of I just started the paperwork to file a I-140 for a EB2 NIW. EB2-NIW is much much tougher. Have some publications and minimal citations. Living in the States since last year and applied for concurrent filing EB2-NIW. I'm wondering if it would be possible to refile after I have worked on my proposed endeavor. This subreddit is not affiliated with U. I don't have publications or citations since I'm not a research assistant or scientist, but my proposed work is in the national scope and importance. D. Hi, I thought I share my EB2-NIW timeline Qualifications: Ph. Based on what I searched, receipt number starting from 229 means that the file is in the lockbox (sorry if I don’t have proper understanding on this). We helped hundreds of Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Green card mail delivered on top of trash can! upvotes Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. If the type of work has significant enough overlap with what you stated in your NIW petition, it's worth asking your NIW lawyer if making the switch is advisable. New comments cannot Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Timeline: Employment December 4, 2022: I-140 Filed December 6, 2022: Priority Date. My application status has been “Actively being reviewed” for 3 months now and I’m trying to manage my expectations. EB-2 is actually worse than EB-3 for Indian and Chinese applicants but since you're neither of those, it doesn't apply to you. It is still in the processing stage. 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